Embattled Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has taken to his social media page to hint fans about the suicidal thoughts he’s having amid the ongoing bribery scandal that has engulfed him in recent days. The controversial figure shared an emotional post on Thursday expressing feelings of despair and frustration over the attacks…
Hon. Dele Adeola, member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth-centered innovation while expressing strong support for initiatives that prepare young Nigerians for the future of automotive technology and advanced manufacturing. Speaking to newsmen through his respresentative, Comrade Ismael Taiwo at the programme titled “Driving the Future: Empowering Nigerian…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has recalled how he nearly died seven years ago during one of his church’s evangelism programmes. According to Adeboye, he fell critically ill due to bad road conditions. For the first time, Adeboye said he was eventually forced to spend Christmas…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a vessel carrying 20 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Apapa seaport in Lagos. In a statement on Friday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the vessel, MV Nord Bosporus with registration number 9760110, arrived from Santos in Brazil. Babafemi said NDLEA officers discovered the Class A drug…
South Africa is stripping a would-be Miss South Africa contestant, who was at the centre of a row over her nationality, of her national identity papers, the government said. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August amid a torrent of abuse over allegations she was not South African which prompted…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nollywood industry has been plunged into grief following the passing of veteran actor, Duro Michael. His death was announced by Nollywood producer Stanley Ontop, who broke the news via his Instagram page. According to Stanley, Michael reportedly died a few days ago after a long battle with a terminal illness. He…
Former Brazil international Hulk has tied the knot with Camila Angelo, his ex-wife’s niece, in a religious ceremony on Friday. The couple had already formalised their union in a civil ceremony in 2020. Reflecting on the occasion, Hulk expressed his joy on Instagram, writing, “Before God and the promises of our love, we unite in…
The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. This move follows the country’s recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite maintaining an open border with Nigeria, new immigration measures are…
The US military has submitted contingency plans for potential strikes on Nigeria, following a directive from President Donald Trump to prepare for possible action over a false claim of Christian genocide. The New York Times reports that the US Africa Command has drawn up and sent its options to the Department of War this week…
Troops of the Nigerian military eliminated no fewer than 135 terrorists, apprehended 185 suspects, and rescued 129 kidnapped hostages through well-executed operations across the country in the last week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in the Defence Headquarters weekly update on the operations of the military on…